While EA Sports provided an official World Cup mode in , independent modders created a separate, comprehensive "Road to World Cup" (RTWC)
It also fixes a major complaint of EA Sports FC titles: licensing. While the official games lost the “FIFA” name, this mod doubles down on it, restoring the official World Cup trophy lift, the official anthem, and even the old FIFA 98 menu soundtrack as a toggleable Easter egg.
The FIFA 23 Road to World Cup (RTWC) Mod is an extensive, community-driven expansion that significantly enhances the official 2022 World Cup DLC by adding 211 national teams, authentic tournament qualifying structures, and updated graphics for the 2024-2026 seasons. While EA Sports provided a base World Cup mode, modders have "unlocked" the experience to include teams, stadiums, and career mode features that were previously restricted or missing. Exclusive Mod Features vs. Official DLC
- Start new national manager career or convert an existing club manager.
- Option to begin at any point in the World Cup cycle (pre-qualifiers, qualifiers, final tournament).
Themed Menus & Soundtracks: Restores classic maroon-themed World Cup menus and adds a "World Cup" soundtrack featuring iconic tracks from previous FIFA editions.
How it works:
Modders have worked around the game's original "compdata" limits to provide a deeper Career Mode experience. FC 26 NEW CAREER MODE UPDATE! (WORLD CUP)